"iradi8" wrote in message
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I am trying to decide whether to have custom bookcases built or just try to
find some free-standing ones.
I got a quote from a local cabinet maker for a painted 10' x 10' unit that
is 12" deep on the top part where there is open shelving and about 16"
deep on the bottom where there will be cabinet doors.
The quote is approx. $6000 and I was surprised at the high cost. I live in
Louisiana -- anyone have opinions on this price???

Also, any suggestions where I might find some really nice bookcases (open
on top with cabinets on bottom -- very tall preferably) either online or
b&m??

Thanks for your help!

Google and Yahoo searches turned up some really nice looking Traditional
Bookcases with most of them starting around your local price. There's a
couple I could easily fit into my Craftsman Cottage style house.

Bill